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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.82, 9,428.97 and 1,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.82, 9,428.97 and 1,902.30 is: 2,853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.82 : 9,428.97 = 1,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.82/9,428.97 = 1,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.82x = 9,428.97 × 1,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.82x = 17,936,729.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,936,729.63/6,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.98

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